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KJ53 EXC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,427 mi
Last recorded89,427 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 EXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 89,427 miles

Both front wipers smear

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 89,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both unable to hear pump working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,581 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 77,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn close to the limit and hevily worn on the inner edges.

offside rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2014 77,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn close to the limit and hevily worn on the inner edges.

offside rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2013 71,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2012 66,138 miles

due to nail in n/s/r tyre has puncture

Fail 6 Nov 2012 66,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

due to nail in n/s/r tyre has puncture

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,239 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,671 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,374 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,816 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 37,816 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,785 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,982 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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KJ53 EXC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,678 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ53 EXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJ53 EXC registered?

KJ53 EXC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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